Towards enhanced control of mycetoma: a roadmap to achieve the UN's sustainable development goals by 2030.

Ahmed Fahal, Dallas J Smith, Borna Nyaoke, Kingsley Asiedu, Fabiana Falves, Supriya Warusavithanas, Daniel Argaw, Roderick Hay
Author Information
  1. Ahmed Fahal: The Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. ORCID
  2. Dallas J Smith: Mycotic Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA. ORCID
  3. Borna Nyaoke: Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi), Geneva, Switzerland.
  4. Kingsley Asiedu: Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
  5. Fabiana Falves: Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi), Geneva, Switzerland.
  6. Supriya Warusavithanas: Neglected Tropical Diseases Department, WHO, EMRO, Cairo, Egypt.
  7. Daniel Argaw: Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
  8. Roderick Hay: King's College London, London, UK.

Abstract

Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) with devastating morbidity and stigma. Despite increased awareness and international collaboration, the burden of Mycetoma is largely unknown and diagnosis and treatment are difficult. Addressing Mycetoma globally aligns with several United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Little progress has been made since the WHO's NTD roadmap publication in 2020. The Global Mycetoma Working Group proposes an enhanced Mycetoma-control roadmap to meet the SDGs, stimulate progress and improve the lives of patients experiencing Mycetoma. By aligning Mycetoma management with the goals and targets of this enhanced roadmap, it becomes possible to leverage existing resources, infrastructure and partnerships to improve the lives of affected individuals and communities. This updated assessment is designed for the benefit of health workers and providers in Mycetoma-endemic areas, NTD government officials, civil society and funding and implementing agencies.

Keywords

Grants

  1. 001/World Health Organization

MeSH Term

Humans
Sustainable Development
Mycetoma
United Nations
Global Health
Neglected Diseases
Goals

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